The U.S. ended its neutral foreign policy after the American Revolution primarily due to the need to secure its sovereignty and economic interests. As a young nation, it faced pressures from European powers, particularly Britain and France, which sought to influence or control American affairs. Additionally, increasing trade relationships and the desire for alliances motivated the U.S. to engage more actively in international politics, culminating in decisions like the War of 1812 and forming treaties that reflected a shift toward a more assertive foreign policy.
isolationist
America's ealry foreign policy tended toward isolationism.
Were American foreign policy decisions in the 1920's justified?
During George Washington's presidency, the United States faced several foreign policy challenges, most notably relations with France and Britain. The French Revolution strained U.S.-French relations, leading to debates over whether to support France or maintain neutrality. Additionally, tensions with Britain persisted due to issues like impressment of American sailors and trade restrictions, prompting Washington to advocate for a neutral stance to avoid entanglement in European conflicts. His Farewell Address emphasized the importance of avoiding permanent alliances, a principle that shaped American foreign policy for years to come.
A sympathizer for the French Revolution, he was a supporter of foreign relations; open
isolationist
Because we were a new country and we did not want to interfere. Also, our policy on foreign affairs at the time was neutral.
to stay neutral
A basic position in American foreign policy has been that America must defend its foreign interest related to trade and security; the main foreign policy position opposing this American policy is militarism.
the media influences American foreign policy by using propaganda
The basic goal of American foreign policy is and always has been to safeguard the nation's security.
Foreign policy action by John Quincy Adams that reflected nationalism: In 1781, at age 14, in the middle of the American Revolution, in Europe on this mission with his father, he went to Russia as a private secretary & French interpreter for the U.S. minister to the Russian court, who was over there to try to convince the Tsarina to take America's side, or to stay neutral.
The basic goal of American foreign policy is and always has been to safeguard the nation's security.
Isolationism
the answer is A. Federalism
the president and his chief advisers are the principal architects of U.S. foreign Policy.
D. isolationism